Straight Talk: Cell Phones & Other Devices, What Parents Should Know

Mount Nittany Middle School 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA

Join us to discuss the different devices, apps and social media sites that are popular among youth today. Learn how to monitor the use, manage the devices and understand the legal ramifications of improper use.

Straight Talk: Cell Phones & Other Devices, What Parents Should Know

Mount Nittany Middle School 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA

Join us to discuss the different devices, apps and social media sites that are popular among youth today. Learn how to monitor the use, manage the devices and understand the legal ramifications of improper use.

Straight Talk: Social Media

Mount Nittany Middle School 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA

This presentation will provide an overview of the impact of social media on youth today. In the digital age, approximately 91% of teens use their mobile phones to go online and access social media accounts. Teens are faced with a variety of societal pressures including maintaining their online presence. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the different types and forms of online communication (texting, IM messaging, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tinder...) as well as how your teen is dealing with a variety of transitions, relationships, cyberbullying, self-image, and everyday loss. The presenters will also provide tips on how to communicate with your teen regarding their online presence. Attendees will be encouraged to participate.

Straight Talk: Social Media

Mount Nittany Middle School 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA

This presentation will provide an overview of the impact of social media on youth today. In the digital age, approximately 91% of teens use their mobile phones to go online and access social media accounts. Teens are faced with a variety of societal pressures including maintaining their online presence. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the different types and forms of online communication (texting, IM messaging, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tinder...) as well as how your teen is dealing with a variety of transitions, relationships, cyberbullying, self-image, and everyday loss. The presenters will also provide tips on how to communicate with your teen regarding their online presence. Attendees will be encouraged to participate.

Straight Talk: Helping Your Child Worry Less & Live More

Mount Nittany Middle School 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA

Kids today face an epidemic of stress and anxiety related problems. Like many, your tween or teen may be struggling to meet academic demands, peer pressures, and family expectations with constant worries about being "good enough," "fitting in," or "missing out." In this program you'll learn how to recognize the signs of unhealthy anxiety in your child, and what you both can do about it. You'll learn a practical 5-step approach for anxious kids (and parents) that uses mindfulness skills to relax the body, refocus the mind, and respond successfully in the face of fear.

Straight Talk: Helping Your Child Worry Less & Live More

Mount Nittany Middle School 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA

Kids today face an epidemic of stress and anxiety related problems. Like many, your tween or teen may be struggling to meet academic demands, peer pressures, and family expectations with constant worries about being "good enough," "fitting in," or "missing out." In this program you'll learn how to recognize the signs of unhealthy anxiety in your child, and what you both can do about it. You'll learn a practical 5-step approach for anxious kids (and parents) that uses mindfulness skills to relax the body, refocus the mind, and respond successfully in the face of fear.